Transaction Processing Systems Are Primarily Used to Automate Business Processes

question 71

Multiple Choice

Transaction processing systems are primarily used to automate business processes. Automation increases efficiency and effectiveness, while reducing head count which in turn reduces the overall operational ________.

• A) costs
• B) systems
• C) revenues
• D) intelligence

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